A free & easy to use app, Dragon Dictation is a voice recognition application. Speak easily into the device’s microphone & instantly see your text. A quick way to dictate thoughts for a story, or to jot down a recap over a topic discussed in class. This application allows users to share recordings via text message, email, or copy & paste it into a note or document. There is also an editing feature that provides a list of suggested words, just in case Dragon couldn’t hear over a loud background noise.
This is one of several Google apps that can be used by teachers & students. This can be used as an alternative to using Skype to talk to classrooms around the world. (free)
Middle School Teacher Tools Apps
Dragon Dictation
A free & easy to use app, Dragon Dictation is a voice recognition application. Speak easily into the device’s microphone & instantly see your text. A quick way to dictate thoughts for a story, or to jot down a recap over a topic discussed in class. This application allows users to share recordings via text message, email, or copy & paste it into a note or document. There is also an editing feature that provides a list of suggested words, just in case Dragon couldn’t hear over a loud background noise.
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This is one of several Google apps that can be used by teachers & students. This can be used as an alternative to using Skype to talk to classrooms around the world. (free)
Last Updated - May 2014